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VOLUME 6, ISSUE 45

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WE HONOR AND THANK OUR VETERANS FOR THEIR SERVICE

Former gang member Andrew Marquez displays the tattoos on his hands he is having removed. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

Veterans Day: Time to Remember Men and Women who Served

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Erasing the PastA former gang member must remove tattoos on his hands and face to move forward

Harkey Rails Against

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THE LATEST: Southern California Edison continues to investigate the ammonia leak at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station November 1 but the utility company has not determined the cause.

The leak forced a partial evacuation of the power plant and required operators to issue an alert, the second lowest in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s clas-sification system. The NRC was notified within 18 minutes, said SCE spokesman Scott Andreson.

“The investigation is still ongoing,” Andreson said. “We’re double checking everything.”

He said speed is not the object, but rather thoroughness.

The leak was reported after a plant em-ployee smelled the fumes, Andreson said. SONGS’ last alert was issued in 1999.

WHAT’S NEXT: SCE’s “root cause analysis” is expected to take about a month to com-plete, he said. The company has reached some tentative conclusions and has begun taking steps to address possible causes, the spokesman said.

FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.sanclemente-times.com for updates. —Stacie N. Galang

What’s Up With...S A N C L E M E N T E ’ S T o p 5 H o T T E S T T o p i C S

… the Ammonia Leak Investigation?

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANOThe Forster Mansion, a grand old home built

by the city’s patriarchal family in 1910, is quiet again. Since 2008, the home was operated as a wedding and events center—to the consterna-tion of some neighbors who contended events

there were too close to their homes and too loud. After the business opened without the

proper permits, the city issued a conditional- use permit, but the planning Commission

revoked the permit earlier this year. An appeal to the City Council was scheduled for earlier

this month, but the business owner, Arpi Evans, told the city she was dropping her appeal and

no more events would be held at the home, which is on ortega Highway just east of the

San Diego Freeway. The matter has generated lawsuits in court, with Evans contending she

was misled to buy the property.

News Next Door

DANA POINTA celebration of life for Jack pierson Smith and Doris Walker-Smith (Doris i. Walker) will be held Saturday, November 26, 6 p.m. at the Dana point Community Center, 34052 Del obispo. The public is invited. Doris, beloved Dana point historian and award-winning author, and Smith, a retired Marine Corps major, passed as a result of injuries they suffered in an october 30 house fire. Smith was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital that morning and Walker-Smith succumbed to injuries the following afternoon. in honor of Doris’ devotion—as founder and board member—to the nonprofit Dana point Historical Society, her family has asked that a memorial fund be set up in her name and sug-gests that donations be made in lieu of flowers. Donations may be sent to p.o. Box 544, Dana point, CA 92629-0544.

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THE LATEST: The county has approved a $1.5 million expansion and remodel of the San Clemente Library.

The upgrades would include more com-puters, a computer-training center, a new heating, ventilation and cooling system and accessibility ramps, according to the staff report. The Friends of the Library bookstore would also be moved.

The overall changes would increase the space from 9,856 square feet to 14,252

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THE LATEST: About 60 people gathered in San Juan Capistrano November 2 to hear an update on events in the state’s capitol from Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, who railed on the state’s budget deficit and a proposed high-speed rail plan.

The High Speed Rail Authority an-nounced a new business plan that would bring bullet trains to California, but with a price tag of $98 billion. Voters approved the project, to run between Anaheim and San Francisco, in 2008 with a $43 billion price tag.

Harkey said the state can’t afford any more debt. The current route, through the central valley, doesn’t make as much as sense as running it along the 5 freeway—but even that is too expensive right now, Harkey said. Additionally, Amtrak could be improved if the demand for a high-speed rail makes it necessary.

But, she said, 63 percent of residents polled in a recent survey said they wouldn’t ride the system, even if built. “To me, it’s a bust,” she said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The public has 60 days to comment on the high-speed rail plan.

FIND OUT MORE: See Harkey’s website at http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/73/ and more about high-speed rail at www.cahigh-speedrail.ca.gov. —JV

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THE LATEST: A study looking at ways to operate transit services more efficiently proposes the elimination of one bus route through San Clemente and changes to sev-eral others, although an Orange County Transportation Authority spokesman said no final decisions have been made.

The report, presented to OCTA direc-tors this month, looks 10 years ahead. It says Route 1, along Pacific Coast Highway between San Clemente Metrolink and the Long Beach Veterans Hospital, should remain, as should Route 91, between San Clemente and the Laguna Hills Transpor-tation Center. But the report recommends eliminating Route 191/A along Camino Capistrano, as well as the elimination of Route 193 between Dana Point and San Clemente.

San Clemente officials have expressed concern about the possible cuts.

WHAT’S NEXT: “None of the recommen-dations for cuts are being implemented,” OCTA spokesman Joel Zlotnik said. “The board received and filed the report—we understand the recommendations are in there, but there are no current plans to implement those cuts.”

Zlotnik said public hearings would be held before any cuts were made.

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The report recommends some pilot proj-ects be tested, such as additional van pool services and express bus on the 73 between the Laguna Niguel Metrolink station and Irvine business center. An implementation plan for the pilot projects will be brought back in 90 days.

FIND OUT MORE: See the full report at www.sanclementetimes.com —Jonathan Volzke

THE LATEST: Mayor Lori Donchak de-scribed her October trip to Washington, D.C. as “quite successful.”

Donchak met with lawmakers and federal agency leaders about the La Pata Extension and safety quiet zones near railroad cross-ings. She was joined by County Supervisor Patricia Bates and Harry Persaud, the

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Orange County project engineer for the La Pata Extension.

“It’s not a good time in Washington,” Donchak said. “They’re ducking and cov-ering because there’s no money.”

Nevertheless, the mayor said the trio’s efforts to add language for evacuation routes in the Surface Transportation Act left them hopeful. The inclusion would make the La Pata Extension eligible for federal dollars, she said.

The cost for La Pata is estimated at $80 million, with $65 million from the county. Federal gas taxes could fill the $15 million gap and allow the county to start as early as 2015.

Donchak estimated the cost of her two-day trip at under $1,000 for airfare and hotel. Like Councilman Jim Dahl and City Manager George Scarborough’s trip to Washington earlier this year, the visit was a “sound investment in San Clemente,” the mayor said.

WHAT’S NEXT: The House of Repre-sentatives must approve the legislation, which optimistically could be as early as next month. It would go to the Senate for approval and then committee before becoming law.

FIND OUT MORE: See www.sanclement-etimes.com. —SNG

square feet, the staff report said. The county also approved a 25-year rent-free lease with the city.

WHAT’S NEXT: The city has agreed to ad-vance funding of $236,731 for a portion of the project and the county libraries would reimburse the city.

FIND OUT MORE: See more at cams.ocgov.com/Web_Publisher_Sam/Sam10_04_2011.htm. —SNG


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Thursday, november 10

Grand Opening of Dorothy Visser Se-nior Center 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Ribbon cutting, tours and experts talking about the services and classes at the new senior center. 117 Ave. Victoria, San Clemente, 949.498.3322.

Tenant Rights Workshop 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Review of fair housing laws, leases and no-tices, rules and regulations and much more at the San Clemente Community Center located at 100 N. Calle Seville, 562.989.1206.

Friday, november 11

Book Signing 5 p.m. Joanna Giangardella, The Girl from the Tower, and Barry Crowther, Missing: A Matt Speare mystery will be at Mathom House. 83 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, 949.361.1633, www.mathomhousebooks.com.

Saturday, november 12

Capo Bay League of Women Voters 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Discussion on reaching California’s renewable energy goals at the Dana Point Library. 33841 Niguel Road, Dana Point, 949.496.5517, www.ocpl.org.

Sunday, november 13

Sunrise Fitness Hike 6:30 a.m. Start your day with a 4.5 mile fall early morning nature hike at The Donna O’Neill Land Conser-vancy/Ladera Open Space. Call for info, 949.489.9778, www.theconservancy.org.

Monday, november 14

Mom Business Associates 12 p.m. Education group for business owners at Lavender Lounge Tea Company. 104 N. El Camino Real Suite B, 760.MOM.2359, www.mombusinessassociates.com.

Tuesday, november 15

San Clemente Toastmasters 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Group meets in the Ole Han-son Beach Club. 105 West Avenida Pico, 949.892.8121, [email protected].

Wednesday, november 16

SOCGEMS Meeting 7:30 p.m. The South Orange County Gem & Mineral Society Meeting meets in the Community Center. 100 N. Calle Seville, 949.498.3069, www.socgems.org.

Read with Chloe 3:30 p.m. Kids can come practice reading to Chloe, a certified therapy dog, at the library. 242 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3493, www.san-clemente.org.

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Compiled by Stacie N. Galang

Taste of SC Attracts 300

u Despite rainy weather, nearly 300 food lovers took part in the Taste of San Clemente friday at the Talega Golf Course. The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce hosted the 21st annual event with 24 res-taurants serving their specialties.

“it was a big success despite the rain,” said Norma Hernandez of the chamber.

She said feedback from the event, which also included a silent auction, was positive. Money from the Taste goes to fund the chamber’s event programs throughout the year, Hernandez said.

VFW to Hand Out Poppies

u The San Clemente Veterans of foreign Wars Post 7142 will be at four markets distributing “Buddy Poppies” on November 11 and 12. Post members will be at Stater Bros. on Camino de Los Mares, Ralphs on Camino de Los Mares and the two Albert-sons on Avenida Pico. The VfW conducts the Buddy Poppy drives to assist veterans and their families through charitable orga-nizations. in the past five years, the post has supported such causes in the amount of more than $125,000. The Buddy Poppies are free. A donation can will be available for those who wish to contribute.

Event Raises Funds for Pendle-ton Marine Family Services

15 and 16. Each of the city’s 19 sirens will be growled once. for more information, visit the city’s website at www.san-clemente.org.

Food Drive Starts Nov. 12

u The San Clemente Sunrise Rotary Club and the high school interact Club will hold their annual Thanksgiving food drive at Ralphs on Camino Las Mares Novem-ber 12 and 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at Albertsons on Avenida Pico on November 19. The food drive benefits Camp Pendleton Marine families, Laura’s House Shelter for Women and Children and family Assistance Ministries. food and cash donations will be accepted. for more information, contact Jim Rutter at 949.361.5866.

Pacific Coast Church Hosts Shoe Box Gift Drive Next Week

u National collection week for Operation Christmas Child is slated for November 14 to 21. Donors can drop off their shoe box gifts, for kids in 100 countries, at Pacific Coast Church at 2651 Calle frontera, San Clemente. The gifts may be dropped off Monday through friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse. for more information, visit www.samari-tanspurse.org/occ.

United Soccer Club Collects 4,400 Books for OC Kids

u The San Clemente United Girls teams took on a challenge of collecting books last month as part of their community service program. Over the week, more than 4,400 gently used children’s books were collected. The girls U12 team won the challenge with

1,842 books, which will go to Orange County children through the THiNK Together early literacy programs.

2/4 Marines Request Supplies

u The Chamber of Commerce and the city are preparing to send packages to the 1,200 Marines and sailors of 2nd Battalion 4th Marines in Afghanistan. Donations must be left by November 20 at five locations: San Clemente City Hall at 100 Avenida Presidio; Chamber of Commerce at 1100 N. El Camino Real, Community Center at 100 N. Calle Seville; Coastal Postal at 806 E. Avenida Pico and Sport Clips at 638 Camino de los Mares, Suite f100. items needed are coffee, disposable razors, baby wipes, beef jerky, sun screen, lip balm, canned tuna and chicken sal-ad, protein bars, granola bars, hot sauce, gum, bar soap, cotton swabs, dried fruit, plastic zip bags, sunflower seeds, shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brushes, cool aid and drink mix.

Public Invited to Nov. 15 Fire Station Ribbon Cutting

u The community is invited to fire Station 60’s grand opening November 15 at 3 p.m. firefighters will be joined by the City Council at 121 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente. The Spanish-motif building, which houses the fire station, is 7,500 square-feet and adjacent to the senior center. This is the first fire station to be located on the west side of the freeway.

Vito Raspatella of Tina & Vince’s Italian Deli serves food to Carissa Dale of San Clemente during the Taste of San Clemente Friday at the Talega Golf Club. Photo by Stacie N. Galang

The Semper Fi Golf Classic winners were Master Sgt. Joe Mike with BIll Pope, Carey Schoen and Sam Scharts. Courtesy photo

u Nearly 40 teams took to the greens Monday for the Exchange Club’s 6th annual Semper fi Golf Classic at the San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. The day ended with dinner at irons in the fire where Exchange Club President Jim O’Brien welcomed the players and volunteers and retired Marine Corps Col. Joseph Della-Corte offered an introduction of the military participants. Lt. Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commanding officer of the i Marine Expeditionary force, also offered remarks. The event is expected to raise more than last year’s $20,000, which has supported Camp Pendleton Marine family Services since 2005.

SC Growl Tests Moved

u The quarterly San Clemente Siren Growl Testing was moved to November 14,

Players from the San Clemente United Girls teams sort books for the book drive. Courtesy photo


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Erasing the Past to Enter the Future

By Stacie N. GalangSan Clemente Times

A former gang member must remove tattoos on his hands and face to move forward with life

ndrew Marquez remembers the day a fellow gang member needled the three tattooed dots near his right eye like it was yesterday. He was 12.

“I just didn’t care,” he said in the outdoor lounge area of Highland Ink tattoo shop last week. “I wanted it so I got it.”

The gang member poured India ink into a water bottle cap and started work on the trio of dots that mean mi vida loca or my crazy life, he recalled.

Now, 20-year-old Marquez, a father of twin 3-month-old boys Angel and Anthony, is trying to turn his life around. The San Clemente resident and former gang member wants to join the military, but he must have all 12 tattoos on his face and hands removed before entering the service.

“I got kids now,” he said. “I got to take care of them.”Marquez said he has been sober for nearly seven months.

He spoke to a Navy recruiter two weeks ago, who told him about the military’s ban on tattoos on the face, neck and from the wrists down to his fingertips, and promptly started to search for a place able to remove them.

“I believe everybody should have a second chance,” said tattoo shop owner Susie Floyd, who is providing the removal free to Marquez. “I really don’t think he’s had a great grounding in life. Now, I think he’s making good choices.”

GaNG LiFEBetween taking drags on his cigarette — a Marlboro

blend No. 27 — Marquez recounted his childhood. His mother is bipolar, and his parents split when he was 4 and his younger sister 2. He never really got along with his mother though he has remained close to his father.

By age 12, Marquez had started on a path of drug use, gang life and stints in juvenile hall. His gang, known in Eng-lish as the One Crazy Gang, became his family.

“I just experienced the whole rebellious thing when I was young,” he said.

His first dealings with authorities came as a student at Bernardo Yorba Middle School, in Yorba Linda for posses-sion and sale of marijuana.

“The first time I went to juvenile hall I was living on the street,” said Marquez, who wore a gray T-shirt, black baggie pants and white Nikes with a black swoosh. “That’s when I first started doing drugs.”

His life has taken him from Anaheim and Corona to La Puente and Ontario. Marquez was in and out of juvenile hall. He has spent time in jail in Santa Ana, Theo Lacy in Orange and his least favorite the James A. Musick Facility in Irvine, often called “The Farm.”

Orange County court records show that Marquez received a citation in July 2004 for riding a bicycle without a helmet and underage tobacco possession charges in June 2008 that were dismissed.

“I never believed in none of that stuff, safety crap,” he said of the helmet citation.

In 2010, on three separate occasions he faced a string of charges. In February 2010, he was charged with carrying a switchblade or gravity knife. Later in May, he faced three drug-possession charges and in July three more.

Marquez pled guilty to the knife charges and was sen-tenced to eight days in jail. His drug-possession charges

from May were later dismissed, but he pled guilty for the charges in July and was sentenced to an 18-month diver-sion program.

During one of the diversion programs, Marquez said he earned his high school equivalency. “I passed it like it was nothing.”

Marquez is hardly out of his teenage years and isn’t old enough to buy alcohol, yet has a lifetime of experiences. Marquez thinks of his gang as family yet he’s confident about his choices to part ways with them.

They understand he must provide for his family, he said. He’s been through all the drama of the life, and he’s ready to move on.

“If they have a problem with it, I don’t really care,” Marquez said.

TaTToo REmovaLFloyd was recently trained in a process for permanent

makeup and paramedical tattooing, a part of which allows her to erase away the ink under the skin. The process can also be used to reduce the appearance of scars, birth-marks and blemishes, the Scotland native said.

She is using a cosmetic tattoo machine, which holds a single needle and less voltage than traditional machines, and a special saline solution on Marquez’s face. The process plumps up the collagen from underneath the skin, Floyd said.

“You have to be very, very careful because you’re work-ing on skin that’s already been worked on with ink,” she said.

The tattooist estimated the process would take three, 30-minute sessions, for which she would otherwise charge $250 per session. Marquez must allow the work she did on him to heal before he can return for his next treatment.

Tattoo removal by laser, a far more common process, is another pricey option and similarly depends on the size and color of the tattoo.

Floyd, who opened as the first tattoo parlor in San Clemente in June, wants to help other gang members start fresh. Her work with cosmetic tattooing can also help women with scars from cesarean sections and cancer patients.

Eventually, she hopes to start a nonprofit to help those who would like tattoo or scar removal but can’t afford it. For those who have suffered traumatic injuries and have the scars to show for it, the removal can be healing, the tattoo artist said.

“This work is very exciting for me,” said Floyd, a former teacher and school administrator. “I think it’s amazing.”

GaNGS iN SaN CLEmENTEDespite the city’s idyllic coastal setting, a gang has ex-

isted here for decades. In November 2007, Orange County Sheriffs along with the district attorney’s office issued an injunction against alleged gang members in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.

“Our motive was to break the cycle,” said Lt. Paul D’Auria, San Clemente’s chief of police services. “Our goal is to get them so there’s no recruiting, and they lose that business of the newbies.”

D’Auria said he’s focused on long-term results, over 15 years, to dismantle the gangs. With the educational and ca-reer opportunities in San Clemente, he hopes the pressure of the injunction will discourage recruitment.

The city works with the Orange County Human Resourc-es to offer deterrent programs for children in San Clemente.

“We want to take the fun out of being a gang member,” he said. “In San Clemente, I truly believe these guys are making a choice.”

Since the injunction, gang activity and high-level crimes have lessened, D’Auria said.

The chief was encouraged to learn that Marquez sought to turn around his life.

“That’s a good direction to go,” he said. “There is so much opportunity, especially around here.”

LooKiNG aHEaDUltimately, the work to eliminate gangs comes down to

parental involvement, D’Auria said. The city, along with the county, has offered parenting classes and encouraged moth-ers and fathers to take an active role in their children’s lives.

“It’s a completely unacceptable behavior,” D’Auria said of gang life. “We can’t allow it to be romanticized.”

While Marquez undergoes the tattoo removal process, he works odd jobs in construction, he said. An opportunity to join the service would allow him to support his children with consistent income, he said. Fatherhood has been life changing for him.

“As soon as I seen them, I broke down,” he said. “I couldn’t take it. They got my eyes, green eyes.”

He’s determined to steer them away from a gang life, Marquez said.

“Now, I’m just like, I got to do good,” he said. “I know for a fact I don’t want my kids to go through all that.” SC

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Tattoo artist Susie Floyd of Highland ink swabs andrew marquez’s face with alcohol prior to a treatment for tattoo removal. Photo by Stacie N. Galang


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SC Sheriff’s BlotterCompiled By Jonathan Volzke

all information below is obtained from the orange County Sheriff’s department website. the calls represent what was told to the deputy in the field by the radio dispatcher. the true nature of an incident often differs from what is initially reported. no assumption of criminal guilt or affiliation should be drawn from the content of the information provided. an arrest doesn’t represent guilt. the items below are just a sampling of the entries listed on the oCSd Web site.

Wednesday, November 9

SUSPICIOUS PERSONCamino de Los Mares, 600 Block (3:28 a.m.) A woman who had been outside a store all night started to take off her clothes.

CITIZEN ASSISTCalle Embocadura, 600 Block (12:35 a.m.)A woman reported her lights weren’t working. She said it happened before and a repairman told her the lines had been intentionally cut.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTAvenida Talega/Avenida Vista Hermosa (12:15 a.m.) A passerby saw a woman walking away from a car on a sidewalk. The caller suspected she’d been in an accident.

Tuesday, November 8

DISTURBANCEAvenida Del Mar, 200 Block (11:12 p.m.)An off-duty fire captain reported it looked like a group of people were getting ready to rumble.

SUSPICIOUS PERSONEscalones, 200 Block (10:53 p.m.)A woman reported somebody knocked on her door. It might have been “ding-dong ditch,” the woman said, but it scared her.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCESMariposa, 100 Block (10:54 p.m.)A woman was running into an alley screaming, then going back inside. It hap-pened several times, the caller reported.

GRAND THEFTCamino San Clemente, 300 Block (10:27 p.m.) A hospice caregiver reported that a patient’s ex-girlfriend stole 1,000 from the patient’s wallet. The woman was described as in her 70s.

911 HANGUPEl Camino Real, 500 Block (9:51 p.m.)A known transient was screaming into the phone, until someone took it from her.

DISTURBANCEAvenida Aragon/Buena Vista (8:23 p.m.)A man in his late 30s said he was beat up by “gangsters,” a caller reported.

ILLEGAL PEDDLINGCamino Viento Fuere/Via Nerisa (7:59 p.m.) A caller reported a woman selling items door-to-door. She left in a beat-up minivan driven by a man. Another call came in at 7:11 p.m. from Via Torina/Avenida Talega, where a man was selling paintings door-to-door, and the caller thought it strange he was out so late. Still another call came in on Visalia, about a man selling vacuums door-to-door.

THREATSVia Regalo, 0 Block (5:59 p.m.) A man reported his daughter was threatened at school.

SUSPICIOUS PERSONAvenida Del Presidente/Avenida Vista Del Oceano (4:25 p.m.) A security guard reported a resident’s son was at the gate, but the resident, who was not home, had advised security to not let the younger man in.

DISTURBANCEAvenida La Pata, 200 Block (2:29 p.m.) A caller reported BMX bicycle riders were in the skatepark.

Monday, November 7

ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCYCalle Agua/Camino de Los Mares (9:21 p.m.) A man reported seeing a mountain lion at the golf course.

DEFRAUDING AN INNKEEPEREl Camino Real, 200 Block (8:19 p.m.) A woman walked out without paying her bill at the Red Fox.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCESEl Camino Real, 100 Block (10:08 a.m.) A homeless woman was slamming her shop-ping cart into the door of a barbershop.

DISTURBANCECarta Taza, 2900 Block (12:04 a.m.) A 16-year-old set off the fire extinguisher and was throwing things around the house. The parent locked the girl outside and called deputies.

FOUND PROPERTYCalle Seville, 200 Block (11:15 p.m.) A caller reported his neighbor found a gun in his driveway and threw it in the trash. The caller was unsure if it was a real gun.


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VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INSIGHTSSOAPBOX

City, Organizations Share Long Tradition of Marine Supportwith the hope that they will fill Sunrise Rotary’s baskets as they leave with all sorts of holiday food goodies.

San Clemente Military Family Out-reach, with the help of St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea Methodist Church, raises funds each year with a variety show to feed 1,200 Marine families in north Camp Pendleton at Thanksgiving and Easter. Through-out the year, they are active with baby showers, baby supplies, toys, clothes, car repairs and school supplies at San Onofre School.

The San Clemente Exchange Club holds an annual Semper Fi Golf Tourna-ment and provides support to military family services and the wounded Marine battalion at Camp Pendleton.

San Clemente Presbyterian Church has a stellar Marine program and supports the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion with year-round support. They cook Thanksgiving dinners for over 1,000 families, organize baby showers, greet Marines from deploy-

an Clemente has a very long and honored tradition of

being very supportive of the United States Marine Corps. As the Marines celebrate their 236th birthday this November 10, l would like to recap the support that our Span-

ish Village by the Sea has demonstrated over the many years in assisting Marines at Camp Pendleton.

We have many different organizations that have taken up the mantle, not only to welcome Marines to the community, but also to support them and their families while they are on deployment.

The Sunrise Rotary Club has adopted a light helicopter squadron for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, along with a toy drive. They will be stationed outside Ralphs at Ocean View Plaza and Albertsons, near the high school. They give lists to shoppers

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ment with gift baskets on the bunks and provide blankets from the San Clemente Knitters. Additionally the members have a Christmas gift giving and a donate Christmas trees programs. They have partially or fully furnished 23 homes with furniture. In the spirit of their church, they have a prayer partner for every de-ployed Marine and send care packages.

The City of San Clemente and the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce have adopted two Marine Units: 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines and helicopter squadron HMLA 367. They have had parades from Marines returning from Iraq, send-off de-ployment barbecues and welcome-home barbecues.

Rod and Ruth Rodriquez and their extended family of volunteers provide the most incredible food to 1,000 Marines and their families. Currently, the 2/4 is deployed, and they are organizing the community to provide a long list of supplies going into care packages to be

shipped to 1,200 Marines in Afghanistan. This is huge effort and if you can help with this effort, it would be most appreciated. To see a list of supplies needed, visit www.marinemonument.com or www.san-clem-ente.org.

The Heritage of San Clemente Foundation created and operates Park Semper Fi, the Marine Monument, provides support to a variety of Marine programs and maintains this beautiful park overlooking the ocean. They sponsor many activities at the park, including Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies.

Semper Fidelis, Marines, and God bless you for your service to America.

To learn more about these and other pro-grams, email [email protected] or call 949.498.4958. SC

As holidays near, groups gear up for season of giving to military service members and families

wayne eggleston

THE VillAgE VOiCE: by wayne eggleston

YOU’RE iNViTED!

Please join us the first and third Friday of every

month for our open community forum. special

thanks to our last guest, david lowe, the toll

roads’ director of design and construction.

8 a.m. Friday, November 18

at café calypso with sc times columnist

Jim kempton

Letters to the Editorname to the declaration and who at that moment were committing an act of trea-son by doing so. Those 56 men laid the foundation for all of us today. Since that date in 1776 we have fought to protect that document, and our way of life, by sending our men and women around the world fighting to make this a world free of un-fairness, free to worship the way we want, free to speak our minds, free to have a newspaper and books with differing views, free to have weapons in our households and free to live in this country, among many more.

Personally, on this day, I dedicate my thoughts to remembering those who have put their life on the line to protect those

RemembeRiNg Those who Risk Life foR CouNTRy

BOB OLSEN, San Clemente It’s Veterans Day, and the feelings it

kindles within my heart brings a wide range of experiences within my daily life into clear focus. Yes, the 4th of July or Independence Day because of the adoption of the Declara-tion of Independence on July 4, 1776, which is by far one of our nation’s most important documents, should be celebrated and even cherished as something so special, so spiri-tual and something so fought for from that fateful day in 1776 up to today. But Veterans Day brings the fight for freedom and liberty up close and personal.

There were 56 men who signed their

rights I have. It is because of them, the original 56 and all those who have or are wearing a uniform, that I can live my life here in this beautiful United States of America. It is because of them, all of them, that I can write this in the first place. And it is because of them that I shall always be faithful to the United States of America. Semper Fi, Veterans.

VeTeRaNs Day: CaLL To fighT foR ouR waRRioRs

RICARDO NICOL, San ClementeAs we thank our soldiers this Veterans

Day for defending us, our way of life and our freedom, we also honor them for

(Cont. on page 10)


SOAPBOX

Letters to the Editor (cont.)(Cont. from page 8)

their valor, skill, patriotism and especially, for their many sacrifices, which range from long separations from their families to suf-fering life-changing and life-ending injuries.

Such heroism on our behalf imposes a sacred obligation upon us not to betray it. That is for us, in turn, to fight for our fight-ing men and women by supporting them in every way when they finish serving. But also by not misusing them by sending them to kill and to be killed in wars that have little to do with our national defense which, since World War II, has happened too many times with tragic results for us and for our supposed enemies.

ON TargeT: COmPeTiTiON is gOOd

Jean MarcoTTI , San clementeI read with interest “Top 10 reasons not

to Shop at Target in San clemente” (SC Times, october 20) and found the reasons to be very trivial and silly at best when you consider the positive impact on our community for employment opportunities and revenue for the city. I am delighted to have this beautiful store near my home and will take full advantage of it. as a retired teacher, Target was always a valuable supporter of our neighborhood schools and other worthy causes. I know this

policy is still in place. It is good to have competition in our area too because the consumer benefits in the end. If you’re concerned about lack of outlets at the Starbuck’s, drive a third of a mile to the one on Pico. If you’re concerned about the produce, go to ralphs or albertsons. choice is good and Target gives us much more of that.

Federal gOverNmeNT shOuld ChiP iN FOr TOll rOads

John T. TengdIn, San clementea chemical spill in San Juan capistrano

last month and in 15 minutes, the traffic was backed up to camp Pendleton. Yet the surfers and greenies keep claiming that widening of Interstate-5 though San clemente will cure our congestion and be the escape route out of town. at the now famous october meeting, the San clem-ente city council unanimously voted 5-0 to ask the federal government to extend the 241 Toll road to I-5 as the vital added escape route in the event of a SongS emergency.

Perhaps my idea might help the appeal: For just one segment of the escape route, the feds should provide the funding to build the 241 from the I-5 to avenida Pico. That’s mostly federal or state land any-

way, and it would, of course, be toll free to Pico. even better, the route for this segment has already been approved by all four of the relevant federal agencies: the environmental Protection agency, U.S. department of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S. army corps of engineers and the Federal highway administration.

In return, the Transportation corridor agencies would build the link from Pico to ortega highway. Then, in the event of a federally declared emergency of any type, not just an event at SongS, tolls would be waived for all vehicles passing through the toll plaza that will be just north of avenida Pico.

The on and off ramps at Pico would be for emergency vehicles only under normal circumstances – to eliminate any extra traffic burden on Pico. only in the event of a blockage on 241 between Pico and ortega highway would the exit ramp at Pico be opened to all traffic. and only in the event of a blockage of I-5 in San clemente south of Pico would the south-bound onramp to the 241 be opened to all traffic.

Wouldn’t that be a win-win-win solution for the people: San clemente’s residents, visitors and those using the new bypass around I-5’s weekend congestion; the

federal government for a lower cost — as it’s shorter — escape route and the Tca — and future toll free users — not having to build that last link.

To submit a letter to the editor for possible inclusion in the paper, e-mail us at [email protected]. San Clemente Times re-serves the right to edit reader-submitted letters for length and is not responsible for the claims made or the information written by the writers. Please limit your letters to 350 words.

Online POllWhat do you think should be done

with the Miramar?

Make sure to sound off on the “SC Times Poll of the Week” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Bookmark San Clemente Times today! SC Times Online Polls are not scientific and do not reflect the opinion of the SC Times.

Let’s be realistic. It needs to come down now.

33%

Renovate it but keep it as a theater.

31%

The city should purchase it and create a civic center.

19%

Maintain the building but find another use.

17%

Postcards From the Past exhibit An ex-hibit of historic postcards on display through January at the Santa Margarita Ranch House National Historic Site.

Public tours available, and entrance is free. Contact 760.725.0770 or [email protected] for directions and reservations.

chris cram 8 p.m. Live music at Wind & Sea. 34699 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.6500, www.windandsearestaurants.com.

blue Whale Watching cruise 12 p.m.-2 p.m.; 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Search for blue whales with Dana Wharf on their high-tech OCean Adventure catamaran. Departures daily. Adults $42, kids (3-12) $29. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com

steel Pulse 8 p.m. Reggae concert at The Coach House. Tickets $ $39.50. 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949.496.8930, www.thecoachhouse.com.

bad Kitty Project 9 p.m. Live music and holiday celebration at Goody’s Tavern. 206 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.3400, www.goodystavern.com.

thanKsgiving Food drive 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive at Ralph’s Market, and again on November 19 at Albertsons Market on Pico. Benefits Camp Pendleton families, Laura’s House and FAM. 638 Camino Las Mares, San Clemente, 949.361.5866.

salastina music society 7 p.m. The instru-mental music group plays at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, featuring classical, Renaissance, tango and more.

Tickets $12-$30. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

taryn donath 7:30 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at Iva Lee’s. 555 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.2855, www.ivalees.com.


SCSan Clemente

YOUR SEVEN-DAY EVENT PLANNER

GETTING OUT

The ListA day-by-day guide to what’s happening in and around town this week. Compiled by Tawnee prazak

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PoKer night Fundraiser 5 p.m.-11 p.m. The SCHS boys lacrosse team holds a fundraiser at Talega Golf Club with prizes, food and drinks. $100 buy-in or $25 for those who wish not to

play. 990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, www.schslax.org.

Painting aWay hunger 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Family Assis-tance Ministry hosts an art show fundraiser featuring work by Nancy Egan. Proceeds to benefit FAM. Show continues 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. 615 Calle Fierros, San Clemente, 949.292.2501, www.nancyegan.com.

dP veteran’s day service 10 a.m. The VFW and the City of Dana Point recognize veterans at The Dana Point Veterans Memorial Strands Vista Park. 34201 Selva Road, Dana Point, 949.248.7696, [email protected].

the diviners 7 p.m. San Juan Hills High School’s Trap Door Theatre Company presents the first production of the year. Also shows Nov. 16-18. $12- $15. 29211 Vista Montana, San Juan Capistrano, 949.234.5900, www.SJHHS.org.

sea cure 7:30 p.m.–12 a.m. Classic pop rock cover band 60s to current hits at Zona’s. 647 Camino De Los Mares Ste. 126, San Clemente, 949.940.8845.

holiday Wine tasting 5:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. SC Wine Co. welcomes Jacquee Renna pouring our Holiday Selec-tions. $15 for seven wines. 212 1/2 Avenida Del Mar, 949.429.7067, www.scwinecompany.com

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27211 ortega Highway, Suite b, (above Tannins) San Juan Capistrano949.481.2723 www.thepalmrestaurantandcatering.com

moST popular iTem: Steaks beST known for: Fresh-made ingredients

When you bite into a chip at The Palm, it’s warm, just out of the oven. When you taste the bleu cheese dressing, you know it was hand-made with fresh bleu cheese. And when you sink your teeth into the lamb burger, there’s no doubt in your mind the meat was fresh ground in the kitchen. When it comes to Jonpaul Ugay’s kitchen, the magic is in the details. For Ugay, who was the bar manager at Tannin’s for more

than three years and helped create special menu items there, that means ensuring quality and consistency by making everything from dressings to burger patties in the kitchen instead of buying it. “Unfortunately, a lot of restaurants have lost sight of the details and only focus on what they’re making,” he said. The Palm, which also offers a new twist on classic cocktails in its full bar—the grapefruit juice in its Greyhounds is fresh-squeezed—opens for dinner daily, and offers a Sunday brunch. The Taco Tuesday is also popular.

paymenT: Cash, major credit cards priCe range: $8–$28reServaTionS: Not necessary HourS: Mon-Thurs 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; Fri–Sat 3 p.m.–12:30 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

By Jonathan VolzkeSpotlight: The Palm

beneFit golF tourna-ment 10 a.m. Shorecliffs Golf Course hosts the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Charity golf tournament. $40 per player. 501 Avenida Vaquero, San Clem-

ente, 949.492.1178, www.shorecliffsgolfclub.com.

cooKing class 6:30 p.m. “Country French Dinner” class at Antoine’s Café. $50. 218 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.492.1763, www.califrenchcuisine.com.

monday night laughs 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Live stand-up comedy at Hennessey’s Tavern. 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point, 949.488.0121, www.hennesseystavern.com.

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Have an event?Send your listing to [email protected]

*For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com.

south county sound2:30 p.m. The combined San Clemente and Irvine Chapters of a Barbershop Chorus per-form at the Palisades United Methodist Church. Tickets

$10, and light refreshments will be served. 27002 Camino de Estrella, Capistrano Beach, 949.496.9352.

san clemente Farmers marKet 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers and more every Sunday along Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.

murder by the mission 6:30 p.m. Murder mystery dinner theatre presented by Camino Real Playhouse, includes full dinner. $59. 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949.489.8082, www.caminorealplayhouse.org.

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benny / Flamenco 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

Poul Pedersen 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The acoustic artist per-forms live at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.

Will heard 9 p.m. Music at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.

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Kids storytime at the casa 10 a.m. Casa Romantica hosts story-time for youngsters ages 3-5; free. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente,

949.498.2139, www.casaromantica.org.

Wednesday Wine tasting Vine hosts at four-course meal with wine pairing every Wednesday. Cost $40 each. 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.361.9376, www.vinesanclemente.com.

rabbi blue 7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live music at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.

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Jonpaul ugay, executive chef and operations manager of The palm. Photo by Jonathan Volzke


SUDOKUby Myles Mellor

Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. Level: Medium

Last week’s solution:

SOLUTIONSOLUTIONSOLUTIONSOLUTION

See today’s solution in next week’s issue.4SCSan Clemente

PROFILES OF OUR COMMUNITYSC LIVING

I am writing to you is because I can relate to Susan, and the bitter subjects of your article.”

Chloe explained: “I ended a very destruc-tive, abusive relationship about 10 months ago and officially cut all ties eight months ago. I left the country for a month

and upon my return, discovered a new love with a previous friend of mine. Which is what has brought me to Orange County.

“I was sitting here praying for hours for answers to my deeply rooted anxiety (about beginning a new relationship) when I started reading this article. I am just like Susan was. I am so glad I read your article. It helped open my eyes even

The Importance of Leaving a Destructive Relationship

n our previous column, we included the advice and opinions given by seven read-ers to a woman named Susan who was

bitter over her divorce and had sworn off men forever. The seven people encouraged Susan to keep an open mind about allow-ing a new love into her life again. A woman named Chloe who doesn’t even live in Orange County found the message benefi-cial to her.

Chloe wrote, “I came across your article, “The Importance of Moving on after Losing Love,” in the San Clemente Times a couple of days ago upon my arrival into Orange County. I make it a habit to read the paper whenever my travels take me there—not as often as I’d like—and I found myself picking this one up. I started reading the paper a few moments ago from back to front. That’s when I came across your article. The reason

I

On Life and LOve after 50: By Tom Blake

On Life and LOve after 50

By Tom Blake

wider about the affect I have on others. Your article was exactly what I needed to hear and at the best time. So thank you so much for writing and doing what you do. You reached a part of me that needed to be reached.”

I responded to Chole. “By ending the destructive relationship, you opened the door to recovery and new possibilities. True, you will be on guard with the new love, but that’s ok. You’ve just got to let yourself live again and enjoy and trust a new person, regardless of what has hap-pened in the past.

“Years ago, I was in love, but it was a similar destructive and abusive relation-ship. Yes, she was the abuser. It took guts and knowing I had to move on for my own good to make the break. Shortly thereafter, I met an incredibly kind and

considerate person named Greta. That was 13 years ago. We’ve been a couple since and have had and continue to have a wonderful life together. Had I not busted free of the abusive relationship, I wouldn’t have been blessed with such a special partner.”

I am happy that through this column we were able to reach and help Chloe, a woman who doesn’t even live in Orange County.

For anyone trapped in an abusive or de-structive relationship, until you free yourself from such shackles, you will not have the opportunity to find a mate who treats you well.

Tom Blake is a Dana Point business owner and San Clemente resident who has authored books on middle-aged dating. To comment on his column, email him at [email protected]. See his website at www.FindingLoveAf-ter50.com. SC

Breaking free opens the door to opportunity for love


Wild vs. Ducks,Honda CenterNovember 13, 7 p.m.

Hoping to make the most out of its current home stand, the Ducks take on the Minnesota Wild in an icy epic at the Honda Center. Info: www.ducks.nhl.com5SC

San Clemente

STORIES, SCORES, SCHEDULES & MORE

SPORTS& OUTDOORS 5 BEST BETS

Titans vs. Tritons,San Clemente HighNovember 11, 7 p.m.

Coming off some rest after a bye week, the Tritons host its fi nal game of the regular season as the team takes on Tesoro High School.Info: www.sctritons.com

CIF Prelims, Mt. San Antonio CollegeNovember 12, 9 a.m.

After a legging out big fi nishes at the recent SCL Finals, San Clemente’s cross country teams look to sprint toward glory at the CIF PrelimsInfo: www.sctritons.com

Girls on the Go 5k,Del Mar Fair-groundsNovember 12, 8 a.m.

This scenic out and back course begins and ends at the front door of the Head to Toe Women’s Expo as participants enjoy all the beauty Del Mar has to offer. Info: www.headtotoewom-ensexpo.com

FOOTBALL CROSS COUNTRY RUN/WALK HOCKEY HOCKEY

Ducks vs. Kings,Staples CenterNovember 17, 7:30 p.m.

It’s a freeway series battle royale as the Kings host the Ducks on their home ice before traveling south to Anaheim for a game on November 17.Info: www.kings.nhl.com

FOOTBALL • Join the broadcast crew of Rich Corder, Ben Villa and Bill Edwards for the eighth season of Friday Night Live—as-it-happens Internet coverage of San Clemente Triton Football. Tune in 15 minutes prior to the start of every game at www.schsfnl.com and enjoy the show.

BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUN-TRY • The San Clemente girls varsity cross country team fi nished up its regular season with a second-place fi nish at the South Coast League fi nals November 3 at Irvine Regional Park. By only 1.4 seconds, the girls fell to Trabuco Hills 43-44. The team was led by two-time SCL champion Melissa Eisele, who defended her crown by outpacing the fi eld in a time of 16:55—a personal best. Top-ranked Eisele stretched her lead between miles one and two and never looked back as she won easily by 15 seconds. Senior Molly Mann fi nished in sixth (17:35), followed by freshmen Gracie Georgi in seventh (17:38) and Kelsey Carroll in 13th (17:51). The team’s second place moves them onto the CIF prelims in Walnut at Mt. San Antonio College and marks the sixth straight year of CIF competition. San Clemente now looks to avenge its loss at the CIF fi nals in two weeks as well as at the State Competi-tion in Fresno on November 26 where both Trabuco Hills and Dana Hills will be competing. San Clemente’s girls team is currently ranked No. 2 in Orange County, No. 3 in the CIF Southern Section and No. 4 in the state Division One rankings.

Meanwhile, the boys varsity team took fi fth place at the SCL fi nals with a time of 1:21:28.10 behind Trabuco Hills (fi rst place, 1:13:42.30), Dana Hills (second, 1:14:23.90) and El Toro (third, 1:14:49.70). Adam DeGree fi nished in 25th place for

Triton Report

By David Zimmerle

the Tritons in a time of 16:02.3.Next 7 days: Nov. 12 at CIF Prelims at

Mt. SAC, 9 a.m.

GIRLS TENNIS • Tesoro junior Mayci Jones defeated San Clemente’s Sophia Bott, 6-0, 6-2, to win the singles title at the South Coast League fi nals at the Laguna Niguel Racquet Club November 1 and 2. Despite the loss, Bott earned a CIF-SS individual tourna-ment spot on November 18. CIF-SS team championships also began on November 10 as the Lady Tritons faced La Quinta in the fi rst round.

Next 7 days: N/A

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL • The Lady Tritons (7-1 SCL, 19-9) wrapped up the regular season with a 3-1 win against Capo Valley on November 2, claiming its fi fth consecutive South Coast League title and San Clemente’s 11th overall. The girls beat the Lady Cougars 25-23, 25-22, 27-29 and 25-14. Leaders for San Clemente were Alexa Strange (23 kills, 20 assists, 2 aces, 9 digs), Franki Dar-nold (15 kills, 3 aces, 7 digs), Stephanie McFadden (11 kills, 1 ace, 1 solo block, 1 dig), Brice Lennon (7 kills, 2 assists, 2 digs), Summer Cumin (41 assists, 2 aces, 3 digs), Mia Feiner (1 ace, 17 digs) and Jourdan Kadow (6 kills, 2 aces, 15 digs).

The team went on to face Huntington Beach High at home on November 8 in the fi rst round of the CIF-SS Division 1AA playoffs.

Next 7 days: N/A

BOYS WATER POLO • The Tritons (5-3 SCL, 15-10) capped the regular sea-son with a commanding 17-6 win against Laguna Hills at home on November 3. Scott Schneringer led San Clemente with a team high seven goals in the win while Robby Stiefel had a hat trick of three goals.

The team next moved on to the post season and faced San Marcos High in the Wild Card-C round on November 8.

Next 7 days: N/A

S C O R E B OA R D

JR. MIDGET TRITONS RATTLE OFF BIG WINS, SET RECORDS TO WRAP 2011 SEASONSouth Coast Youth Football’s Jr. Midget Tritons football team, consisting of seventh-

and eighth-graders, made Pop Warner history this season by setting a record with only one recorded loss in their division.

The 2011 Jr. Midget Tritons broke an earlier set record by going 7-1 overall in division play. The team won its last three games, while fi nishing the year out with a win against the Pasadena Trojans.

In the last seconds of the game against Pasadena, San Clemente’s Hayden Malone blocked the extra point kick attempt by the Trojans, while James Patterson made a key interception that he ultimately ran back for a touchdown with just seconds remaining on the clock to win the game.

It was a hard-fought win against a Pasadena team that went 23-2 overall for the last three years.

“We beat a team that represented the whole West Coast in the championship not too long ago, and that is very satisfying,” coach Dave Malone said. “(This is) a special team, with talent that is unsurpassed. You will see some of these fi ne athletes playing freshman football at San Clemente High School starting next year.”

The win against Pasadena set up the fi nal division game against Anaheim with the Tritons coming out on top with the victory by the fi nal score of 34-6.

“This is the best team I have seen at the Jr. Midget level in San Clemente,” said assis-tant coach Ron Reimer who has been an area youth football coach for a long time.

The Tritons also made history by outscoring opponents throughout the 2011 by 255-79. Team members include Griffi n Snaza, Hayden Malone, James Patterson, Miles Hamro, Garrett Eslick, Anthony Crane, Sean Carroll, Sander Lush, Ryan Russell, Isacc Rex, Ryan Fuchs, Jared Reimer, Tyler Hickey, Austin Nix, Andrew Frohner, Brigham Maready, Deven Valenzuela, Omead Farhadi, Tanner Wright, Peter Prescott, Joseph Romero and Michael Rinehart.

FOOTBALL

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to us at 34932 Calle del Sol, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 by each Monday at 5 p.m.

SOUTH COAST XC ELITE FINISH STRONG AT CHINO HILLS INVITE

The South Coast XC Elite, an area youth cross country team, recently took fi rst place at the Chino Hills Flash Invitational last month. Following their race, Bella Alston fi nished in fi rst place followed by Madison Dimeco in second place. The team is based in San Clemente and is coached by Mike Dunne.

CROSS COUNTRY

(From left) Julia Renaud, Bella Alston, Bella Sells, Marina Mc Donough and Madison Dimeco, who make up the South Coast XC Elite, took fi rst place at the Chino Hills Flash Invitational on October 30. Courtesy photo


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Age: 13, Marco Forster Middle School

Myah Bradshaw is in her second season of longboarding for the Marco Forster surf team and has already made her first podium ap-pearance in Scholastic Surf Series competition taking home the third place trophy at SSS Event No. 1, October 29 in Huntington Beach. Ear-lier in October she finished in second place in the Girls Longboard 14U division at the Seafest T. Patterson Surf Contest at the San Clemente Pier. Myah is an ‘A’ and ‘B’ student whose favorite subject is English. She has been on the superintendent’s honor roll every year so far in middle school and says she is definitely college bound. Myah is also a

talented soccer player. Having played the game since the age of 4, she now on the Strikers club team. Next year at Dana Hills High, she will try out for both the surf and soccer teams. Looking ahead, although a pro surfing career isn’t one of her goals, she wants surfing to always be a part of her life. Besides surf team practices she can also often be found surf-ing with friends at her favorite break—San O. Lately the talented goofy footer is working on improving her classic skills like walking the board and noseriding. “I love being in the water and that in free surfing there are no rules on what you can do on a wave,” said Myah. “It’s both relaxing and creative.” —Andrea Swayne

Grom of the WeeK Myah BradshawSCOOP ON THE LOCAL SURF COMMUNITY

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Myah Bradshaw. Photo by Jeff Bradshaw

SC Surfing NewsAndrea Swayne

San Clemente Times

he past few weeks have been eventful for San Clem-ente surfers in ASP competition.

Reports from the Rip Curl Pro Search dominated the news October 2 as what was at first believed to be the heat win by Kelly Slater—who originally hails from Florida but with a girlfriend and endorsement deals in San Clem-ente, has become somewhat of a local fixture—in Round 3 that would cement his 11th ASP world title. Discovered to be a mistake due to a calculation error in the ASP ranking system, Slater’s win became official after his Round 4 win.

While the surf world reeled over Slater’s reported Round 3 title clinch, later in that same round Gudauskas gave his all against Jordy Smith (ZAF) unleashing a series of aerials including a huge Gorkin Flip—an inverted backside alley-oop, where the surfer airs off the lip, flips upside down, rights himself over the board for landing—for a score of 8.73 to take out Smith. Upon landing, Gudauskas said he heard and felt a loud pop and intense pain in his right ankle.

“To land it was cool because I tried one just before but missed the grab and couldn’t pull it, so I was very commit-ted this time,” said Gudauskas. “It’ll take time and rehab to get back to normal, but I have a great team of doctors. My goal is to be ready for Pipeline in December.”

Gudauskas’ win advanced him through the no-elimination Round 4 to Round 5 but he was unable to surf. His finish

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SURF RESULTS

NSSA Southwest Conference Open Event No. 5, November 5-6, Newport Beach, 54th Street

Local finishers only. MEN: 2. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente. JUNIORS: 4. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente. MINI GROMS: 3. Crosby Colapinto, San Clemente. WOMEN: 1. Tia Blanco, San Clemente. GIRLS: 2. Tia Blanco, San Clemente. AIRSHOW: 1. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente; 5. Colt Ward, San Clemente; 6. Colin Deveze, San Clemente. PERFORMER OF THE EVENT: Griffin Colapinto. See www.sanclementetimes.com for full results.

UPCOMING EVENTS

It’s Surfing Santa Sign-up Time The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel is hosting their annual Surfing Santa Contest to benefit Surfers Healing Foundation, November 19-20 at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point. Proceeds support the Surfers Healing mission—to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. Dress like Santa and compete for cash and prizes including wetsuits, skateboards, $1,000 for the winner of the Flying Rudolph Big Air event and $500 for the top finisher in a special bodyboard-ing heat to benefit The Eddie Solomon Foundation. To find out more and enter, see www.surfingsantacontest.org.

November 12: NSSA Southwest Conference Explorer Event No. 4, Cardiff by the Sea, Seaside Reef November 12-13: WSA Gatorade Championship Tour Event No. 4, San Diego, Mission Beach, San Fernando Street November 19: SSS Orange County Middle School Event No. 2, Oceanside, Harbor

Local ASP surfers make headlines

sent him to No. 28 in the ASP rankings. The injury is sus-pected to be a serious upper ankle sprain but an MRI was scheduled on Wednesday for a more conclusive diagnosis.

Top honors went to Brazil’s Gabriel Medina who beat Joel Parkinson (AUS) 16.50 to 10.90 in the final.

In South Australia on November 9, Kolohe Andino claimed his third straight win at the ASP 6-Star Fantastic Noodles Kangaroo Island Pro beating Jay Quinn (NZL) 15.33 to 13.64. Andino is now ranked No. 24.

“It feels kind of surreal right now,” Andino said in an ASP interview. “Hopefully I can make the ASP World Title Series for next year now…I knew there was a lot of op-portunity for me to do well here and I’m happy it went my way…”

San Clemente transplant Evan Geiselman made a fantastic showing in the contest as well, with an impressive campaign that took him to the quarterfinals where he was edged out narrowly by Mitch Crews (AUS) 12.76 to 11.17. SC

Patrick Gudauskas pulls a Gorkin Flip at the Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco. Photo © ASP/ Cestari

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